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Patting the wings completely dry and starting them uncovered in a hot oven, rather than immediately drenching them in sauce, is what gets the skin crisp before anything sticky goes near it - sauce added too early just steams the skin instead of letting it crisp. Tossing the wings in the honey BBQ glaze only in the last few minutes keeps that sticky exterior from burning while everything sets into a glossy coating.
Prep Time
Per serving
340kcal
Calories
24g
Protein
22
15 min
Cook Time
50 min
Servings
6 people
Difficulty
easy
Carbs
18g
Fat
18g
Sugar
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Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F) and line a baking sheet with foil, placing a wire rack on top.
Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels and toss with the baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Arrange the wings in a single layer on the wire rack and bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway, until deeply golden and crispy.
While the wings bake, combine the barbecue sauce, honey, and a splash of apple cider vinegar in a saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, until slightly thickened.
Once the wings are crispy, transfer them to a large bowl and toss with the honey BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
Return the sauced wings to the wire rack and bake for another 5 minutes, until the glaze is set and slightly caramelized.
Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, and serve with celery sticks and ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Pat the Wings Completely Dry: Any surface moisture creates steam in the oven, which prevents the skin from crisping properly - take the extra minute to pat them thoroughly dry before seasoning. Use a Wire Rack: Elevating the wings above the baking sheet allows hot air to circulate all the way around them, crisping the skin evenly on all sides rather than just the top. Sauce Only at the End: Tossing the wings in the sticky glaze only after they're already crispy, then returning them briefly to the oven, prevents the sugar in the sauce from burning during the longer initial bake.
Baking powder raises the pH of the chicken skin, helping it break down proteins that lead to a much crispier texture when baked - make sure to use aluminum-free baking powder to avoid a metallic taste.
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